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February 13, 2020 THRILLIST'S BEST: What’s the Perfect Fast Food Meal?
What’s the ultimate fast food meal? What are the Thrillist Fast Food Awards? Does putting Cuban rum in a Frosty actually taste good? On this episode of Thrillist’s Best (and the Rest), Thrillist host Wil Fulton is joined by Senior Editor Tony Merevick, Writer-at-Large Kevin Alexander, and Staff Writer Kat Thompson. They give the details on the Thrillist Fast Food Awards (the Fasties!), play a quick fast food trivia drinking game, and then partake in a fast food fantasy draft. Come to hear our perfect fast food order, stay to find out how many Doritos Locos Tacos have been sold worldwide. We would love to learn more about you and your thoughts on the show! Please take our survey here: thrillist.com/surveyAnd as a thank you, we are now offering a $50 Visa gift card to one lucky listener who completes the survey. To be eligible, you must provide your email! (You won’t be added to any other mailing list, we promise.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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54 min
February 10, 2020 BONUS EPISODE: The New Definition of Fast Food
Is Shake Shack fast food? What about Chipotle? In this very special BONUS EPISODE, Thrillist host Wil Fulton sits down with Senior Editor Tony Merevick, Staff Writer Kat Thompson, and Writer at Large Kevin Alexander to settle a debate that has raged in the Thrillist office for months: what actually counts as fast food in 2020?
It's all in honor of the Thrillist's Fasties: our first ever fast food award show. Make sure to tune in February 19th when Thrillist announces this year's winners in categories like "Chain of the Year" and "Best Burger" during our award ceremony on YouTube and Thrillist.com. And prepare your ears and minds for another new episode of Thrillist's Best (and the Rest) this Thursday.
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24 min
February 06, 2020 THRILLIST'S BEST: How to Travel Like an Expert (and the Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make)
What’s the biggest mistake most first-time solo travelers make? Where should you stay while traveling alone? Why is going on vacation with your partner sometimes harder than traveling with a big group? On this episode, Thrillist host Wil Fulton is joined by two experienced solo travelers, former Thrillist Travel editor Ryan Craggs and Video Editor Aaron Rubin, who share their stories, tips, and regrets from vacationing alone. In the back half of the episode, Wil talks with Cities Editor Alex Robinson and Senior Producer Gabrielle Williott about traveling with new romantic partners, how to navigate bachelor/bachelorette parties, and more. Come for some actually useful travel tips, stay to hear why boutique hotel bathrooms desperately need to provide a little more privacy.
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1 hr 2 min
January 30, 2020 THRILLIST'S BEST: Best Easy Ramen Hacks and Winter Beers
How can you upgrade your instant ramen without even trying? What’s the best winter beer to drink this season? Does the Midwest or New England have the more “brutal winter?” In this episode, Thrillist host Wil Fulton is joined by Food Writer Kat Thompson and beer writer Zach Mack to help us deal with the winter blues. Then, Senior Video Producer and New Englander Chas Truslow joins Senior Editor and proud Midwestern boy Andy Kryza to figure out what part of America has the worst winter. Come to find out why American cheese goes so well with instant ramen, stay to find out how to de-stick your tongue from a flagpole. We would love to hear your thoughts! Please take our quick survey so we can make the show even better! Survey can be found here: thrillist.com/survey Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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52 min
January 23, 2020 THRILLIST'S BEST: 2020 Oscar Predictions (Joker Won’t Win!)
Should the Oscars add a “Best Stunts” category? Why did Adam Sandler, Awkwafina, and Greta Gerwig get snubbed? Is 1917 a good movie? On this episode of Thrillist's Best (and the Rest), host Wil Fulton talks Oscar predictions with Senior Writers Esther Zuckerman and Dan Jackson. Come to hear why Joe Pesci might upset Brad Pitt, stay to hear who Wil thinks should have really played Mr. Rogers (sorry, Tom Hanks!) in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.
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54 min
January 16, 2020 THRILLIST'S BEST: Thrillist’s Guide to Wellness (Lots of Water, Some Beer, No Keto)
What happens to your body when you drink a gallon of water every day for a month? How can the keto diet ruin your life, if you’re not careful? What’s the best non-alcoholic beer to make your dry January not suck? In this week’s episode of Thrillist’s Best (and the Rest), Thrillist host Wil Fulton is joined by Executive Food Editor Nicole A. Taylor and Senior Food Editor Adriana Velez to go over simple things you can swap out of your diet to make your January a little healthier. Wil details his month-long experience with the water gallon challenge. And finally Staff Writer Ruby Anderson joins Wil to discuss why she started the wildly popular keto diet… and why she wouldn’t recommend the experience to anyone. Come for our review of Seedlip, stay to learn what the f*** “Januwelly” is. We would love to hear your thoughts! Please take our quick survey so we can make the show even better! Survey can be found here: thrillist.com/survey Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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55 min
January 09, 2020 THRILLIST'S BEST: How to Find the Best Cheap Flight Deals Ever
Scott Keyes (founder of the wildly popular “Scott’s Cheap Flights” site) joins Thrillist host Wil Fulton and Executive Travel Editor Keller Powell to basically deliver every cheap flight hack he knows. What’s the best time of year to book a flight? Is there anyway to get free upgrades to first class? Which website should you be using to buy your plane tickets? Where should you be traveling in 2020? Come for the answers to these questions (and much, much more), stay to hear our opinions on whether or not you should recline your seat on your next flight. link for scott’s flights: https://scottscheapflights.com/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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53 min
January 02, 2020 THRILLIST'S BEST: In 2020, It’s All About Simplicity
On this episode, Thrillist host Wil Fulton finds out what the food (and beer!) world will be like in the (new) year of our Lord, 2020. After Executive Food Editor Nicole A. Taylor discloses the holiday she hopes will vanish in 2020, Senior Editor Tony Merevick and Staff Writer Kat Thompson cover fast food trends, including McDonald's plan to take on Popeye's chicken sandwich. Jeremy Jacobowitz (aka Brunch Boys on Instagram) talks about social media's continued influence on the restaurant world. Beer Writer Zach Mack explains why low-alcohol beer is becoming increasingly popular. And finally, Thrillist Writer-at-Large Kevin Alexander calls in to discuss his year-long obsession with fast-casual restaurants, and why they'll only become more popular in 2020. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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55 min
December 19, 2019 THRILLIST'S BEST: The Best Movie of the Decade is... Complicated
What director owned the 2010s? Which actor had the best decade, overall? Why does TL Senior Writer Dan Jackson hate theaters with assigned seating? In this episode of Thrillist's Best (and the Rest), host Wil Fulton is joined by Senior Staff Writers Esther Zuckerman, Staff Writer Emma Stefansky, and the aforementioned Jackson to look back at a decade of "movie films," and ride eternal, shiny and chrome (and yes, that's a Mad Max reference) Come to find out what we think the best year for movies was in the 10s; stay to witness at least two separate unrelated Tom Hardy impressions. Check out The Best Movies of the Decade Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1 hr
December 12, 2019 THRILLIST'S BEST: What’s the Best Cure For a Hangover? (with Thrillist Founder Ben Lerer)
If you’ve ever had a hangover (and especially if you have one right now) this might be the most important podcast of your life. In this episode, Thrillist Host Wil Fulton undergoes an intravenous hangover hydration treatment from the IV Doc, and learns a little bit about the science behind hangovers. He also sits down for a conversation with Thrillist founder, investor, and Group Nine CEO Ben Lerer for insights about drinking, making big decisions, and Ben’s go-to hangover cure. At the end of the episode, Wil lays out his own heavily researched, easy-to-memorize, four-step hangover cure method that he’s perfected over years and years of drinking. And no, it’s not “drink more.” Check out Wil's 20 Best Hangover Cures Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1 hr 1 min

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